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The Heiress

Compared to her mother, the heiress Catherine Sloper seems dull and lifeless, or at least that's what her father believes. With her lack of confidence Catherine becomes easy prey for fortune hunter Morris Townsend who deserts her on finding out she has been disinherited. Two years later, we see Catherine, her father dead, having matured considerably after her experiences and prepared to take revenge on Morris Townsend.-6 women, 3 men

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Published Jan 1, 1999

304 pages

Average rating: 7.46

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Andrea-The Shelf Life Books
Jul 03, 2025
8/10 stars
What an incredibly addictive and darkly twisted gothic mystery thriller. It kept me completely engrossed and flipping the pages until the very end!!

When Ruby McTavish Callahan Woodward Miller Kenmore dies, her adopted son, Camden, inherits her family mansion and nine-figure fortune. Surprisingly, he wants nothing to do with the house or the money and flees to start his life over in Colorado. Ten years later, he receives an email from his cousin stating his uncle has passed away and that he should come home to Ashby house.

Camden McTavish seems like just a normal guy who works as an English teacher and is happily married to his wife Jules. Cam knows if he were to go back to North Carolina, that dark hidden secrets are going to quickly come to light. The last thing that Cam want to do is what he and Jules do next. Pack their bags and head to North Carolina. Now the ride begins!!!

The Heiress was a fast paced and entertaining read, and, in my opinion, I think this is my favorite book from this Rachel Hawkins. This family drama is full of morally grey (My favorite color) characters who are full of secrets and backstabbing behaviors. The ending is filled with multiple plot twists that kept me on the edge of my seat. I enjoyed this one and would recommend it.
nightingale
May 09, 2024
7/10 stars
Meh. Though entertaining, I found it super predictable - which takes the fun out of reading!
KellyHaugen
Jul 20, 2025
4/10 stars
Overall rating: 4.2
Tanja
Jun 25, 2025
10/10 stars
4.5 ⭐️
Meranda Landes
Jun 18, 2025
10/10 stars
Loved this! A little predictable, but overall enjoyable and a quick read

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